Broken Creek vs Tarnook
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tarnook (1015) sits above Broken Creek (1005). Tarnook skews owner-occupied (95%), Broken Creek runs more rental-dense (78% owner).
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Broken Creek and Tarnook side by side
| Measure | Broken Creek | Tarnook |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 95.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 1005 | 1015 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 45 | 103 |
| Median age | 59 | 51 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 551 mm | 626 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.7°C | 31.2°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Tarnook edges out on average school ICSEA (1015 vs 1005). Broken Creek also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 56%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Broken Creek vs Tarnook: common questions
Does Broken Creek or Tarnook have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tarnook scores 1015 vs 1005 in Broken Creek. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
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